Senior Manager: Fundraising and Alumni Relations (P7)
Overview
The Senior Manager: Fundraising and Alumni Relations is responsible for securing, growing and diversifying third stream income for Sol Plaatje University. The incumbent develops and executes the University's fundraising, alumni relations and stakeholder engagement strategies, and leads the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of local and international donors across various segments.
Requirements
- A Postgraduate (NQF8) qualification in Fundraising, Development, Higher Education, Accounting, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management
- At least 5 to 8 years' relevant experience, with at least 5 years in fundraising, development, finance management or resource mobilisation
- At least 2 years supervisory experience
- A verifiable record of securing and closing gifts, grants or sponsorships
- Demonstrated proposal writing, donor negotiation and donor reporting experience
- Experience of managing a donor or alumni CRM database
- Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of constituencies
- Willingness to work after hours
- Computer literate
- Valid Driver's license
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Responsibilities
- Takes responsibility for Fundraising Strategy Development and Execution
- Manages Fundraising, focusing on Prospect Research, Corporate, Trust and Foundation Giving, Proposal Development and Grant Management, Individual and Alumni Giving
- Manages Alumni Relations and Alumni Giving
- Manages Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
- Engages the Policy Unit for policy and procedure development
- Ensures quality assurance measures and risk management
- Ensures compliance with Health and Safety regulations
- Manages Human Resources, Budgets, Finances and Procurement
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